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[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by gregndodgers

I have a home at Washington and Lake in Pasadena, which is just south of Alta Dena. We evacuated late last night, but I drove to my house early this morning at 4 am to see the fires and check on my house. I drove up Lake for around a mile north of Washington, and that's where you could begin to see smaller fires, which had been started by floating embers from the bigger fires closer to the mountain. There are something like 200 total smaller fires that all make up the Eaton fire. Thick smoke is everywhere and so are downed trees from the 70 mph Santa Ana winds from yesterday. Fortunately, the winds died a lot today. Pasadena has so many trees that it's a match box waiting to be ignited. We are staying in a hotel now, but I'm still working during the day.

All the best Greg. I pray you don't have to experience losing your home.

[gregndodgers]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

All the best Greg. I pray you don't have to experience losing your home.

Thank you.

Greg

[philliesfan]

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire California community.
Bob

[Vintagedeputy]

Seems like between wildfires, earthquakes, etc., California is a difficult place to live. I don’t think I’d quite have the stamina that some of you guys do. Best of luck to those affected.

[GasHouseGang]

Unbelievable destruction and the fires are still burning and spreading. Pacific Palisades has been nearly wiped off the map. It's truly devastating. There are large areas affected by these fires and my heart aches for what these people are going through. Stay strong and we are praying for you.

[Tere1071]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Seems like between wildfires, earthquakes, etc., California is a difficult place to live. I don’t think I’d quite have the stamina that some of you guys do. Best of luck to those affected.

I made several attempts to state that living in California didn't require any special fortitude, but I wasn't satisfied with any of my responses. However, I can hope everyone on this forum remains well and enjoys their hobby pursuits.

Thank you for your kind thought, James. My daughter is fine and the flames at this point aren't moving in her direction. Once there is containment, we will take back home.

Phil aka Tere1071

[gonefishin]

My thoughts are with everyone. Our daughter lives in San Pedro, and my neighbor is a fire fighter in Glendale. We are closely watching everything that's happening. I'm in San Diego county and we lost our electricity yesterday. SDG&E shuts off the power in the rural areas as a safety precaution.

My wife and I are hoping everyone in the fire areas are safe. Losing a home to fire is devastating regardless if it is a small little house or a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. It carries the same impact.

[gabrinus]

God bless...Jerry